On September 29, we invited readers to vote online at www.countrylife.co.uk/housevote for the most beguiling country house sold this year. The results have just been announced, and the clear winner, with 340 of the 929 votes cast, is Maperton House, Somerset, advertised on June 16 and sold by Savills. The runner-up is Nunton House, Wiltshire, with 281 votes, advertised on April 21 and sold by Knight Frank.